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Earnings Highlights and Summary

For the quarter ended March 31, 2018, WRD's total revenues and other income, excluding the impact of realized hedges, were $218.8 million, up 302.9% compared to $54.3 million in Q1 2017. The Company's total revenues were primarily higher as a result of an increased production and higher commodity prices. WRD's revenue numbers beat analysts' estimates by $41.05 million.

WRD reported a net loss available to common stockholders of $123.2 million, or $1.24 loss per share, in Q1 2018 compared to a net income of $20.25 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, in Q1 2017. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $214.3 million in the reported quarter to adjust the carrying amount of the divestiture to the net divestiture proceeds.

WRD's adjusted net income available to common stockholders was $44.5 million, or $0.45 per share, in Q1 2018. The Company's earnings surpassed Wall Street's estimates of $0.32 per share. WRD recorded adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization, and exploration expenses (EBITDAX) of $158.6 million in the reported quarter compared to $34.6 million in Q1 2017.

Operating Results

During Q1 2018, WRD's net production was 52.4 thousand barrels of oil equivalents per day (Mboe/d) compared to 17.6 Mboe/d in Q1 2017. The Company's net production in the reported quarter consisted of approximately 60% oil, 31% natural gas, and 9% natural gas liquids (NGLs). WRD's Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk represented 40.4 Mboe/d of total production (77% oil), and North Louisiana represented 72.2 million cubic feet equivalent (MMcfe/d) of total production (97% natural gas).

In the Austin Chalk, WRD brought online 4 wells in Q1 2018, including the Brollier AC #1H which reached its final peak 24-hour rate of 3,416 Boe/d and an IP-30 of 3,030 Boe/d, or 18.2 MMcfe/d, on a 5,684' lateral.

In the Eagle Ford, WRD brought online 3 strong wells late in Q1 2018 on the northeastern portion of its acreage in Brazos County, Texas. While still increasing production, the Irene, Inez, and Lero wells had averaged a peak 24-hour rate of 941 Boe/d at 90% oil, and an IP-30 rate of 778 Boe/d on a 6,404' lateral.

WRD's lease operating expenses (LOE) were $16.4 million, or $3.48 per Boe, in Q1 2018 compared to $6.9 million, or $4.37 per Boe, in Q1 2017. The y-o-y difference was attributable to the efficiencies gained since several acquisitions in 2017, and greater produced volumes with lower cost LOE.

During Q1 2018, WRD's gathering, processing, and transportation expenses (GP&T) were $1.4 million, or $0.29 per Boe, compared to $1.7 million, or $1.07 per Boe, in Q1 2017. The Company's GP&T for the reported quarter was significantly lower on a Boe basis due to the implementation of the new FASB revenue recognition standard (ASC 606), effective as of January 01, 2018. As a result of the new standard, the majority of WRD's GP&T will now be recognized as a deduction from natural gas and NGLs revenues rather than as an expense item.

Financial Update

In April 2018, WRD issued an additional $200 million, of 6.875% senior notes due 2025. In addition, Moody's recently increased the Company's long-term corporate family rating to B2 with a positive outlook, from B3 with a stable outlook.

As of March 31, 2018, WRD's total net debt outstanding was $802 million, including $309.0 million of debt outstanding under the Company's revolving credit facility; $500 million of senior notes due 2025; and $7.0 million in cash and cash equivalents. WRD's net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDAX ratio was 1.3 times in Q1 2018.

Stock Performance Snapshot

June 14, 2018 - At Thursday's closing bell, WildHorse Resource Development's stock fell 4.42%, ending the trading session at $25.51.

Volume traded for the day: 997.07 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last month ? up 1.35%; previous three-month period ? up 54.42%; past twelve-month period ? up 89.81%; and year-to-date ? up 38.57%

After yesterday's close, WildHorse Resource Development's market cap was at $2.55 billion.

The stock is part of the Basic Materials sector, categorized under the Independent Oil & Gas industry.

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